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EV, OK Please

At Let Me Breathe we believe in the power of change, especially when it comes to building a sustainable future for our planet. We are excited to introduce the third phase of our ‘Driving Green’ campaign, EV OK Please, a movement aimed at sparking positive conversations and promoting the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in India. Your voice and actions can inspire others and make a significant impact on our collective journey towards electric mobility for a sustainable future.

Visual Stories

Documentaries and short films. Made to prevent attention leaks.

A Cleaner, Greener World

By Bhadra Mahapatra

01 Dec, 2023

Qudrat Ka Karishma

By Bhadra Mahapatra

11 Oct, 2023

A Drop In the Ocean

By Bhadra Mahapatra

05 Oct, 2023

Delhi Government Rolls Out Winter Action Plan To Curb Air Pollution

By Bhadra Mahapatra

26 Sep, 2023

EV Exploration

By Bhadra Mahapatra , Danish Alam

26 Sep, 2023

A Wall For A Migrants’ Wave

By Danish Alam

25 Sep, 2023

Butterflies, Do Not Fly Away

By Bhadra Mahapatra

20 Sep, 2023

Biofuels Explainer

By Danish Alam

19 Sep, 2023

Dive Into The Ocean

By Bhadra Mahapatra

13 Sep, 2023

Written Stories

Our contributors preserve their way with words and the environment.

ARTICLE

Climate Change COP28 Highlights

UN Climate Awards Recognise Young Leaders' Impact on Climate Solutions

The UN Global Climate Action Awards Ceremony, part of the COP28 in Dubai, is set to honour two exceptional young individuals for their contributions to sustainability and equity on December 8. Michelle Zárate Palomec, aged 27 and hailing from Mexico, has been recognised for her leadership within Espacio de Encuentro de las Culturas Originarias. She […]

By LMB Staff

04 Dec, 2023

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Climate Change COP28 Health

Historic Health Declaration Signed at COP28

On day 3 of COP28, nations signed a new declaration on climate and health, while they also took technology into account, and its crucial role in climate action. This was the first time a health day was dedicated at COP. The declaration announced $1 billion for climate and health. The announcement of $1 billion for […]

By LMB Staff

03 Dec, 2023

ARTICLE

COP28 Health Highlights

Over 123 Nations Back Climate Health Pledge At COP28

On Day 3 at COP28, one of the biggest deals that came through was when over 123 countries committed to signing the UAE’s health declaration, a day ahead of the first-ever health day at the UN climate conference. This declaration comes at a time when there is an urgent need for commitment to meet and […]

By LMB Staff

02 Dec, 2023

ARTICLE

Climate Change COP28 Highlights

King Charles Calls For “Genuine Transformational Action” At COP28

On Friday, Britain’s King Charles expressed grave concern, stating that the world is significantly deviating from effectively addressing climate change. He highlighted the imminent peril to the global economy unless urgent measures are taken to restore the environment. “I pray with all my heart that COP28 will be another critical turning point towards genuine transformational […]

By LMB Staff

01 Dec, 2023

ARTICLE

COP28 Highlights Premium Stories

PM Modi At COP28 Stresses On Balance Between Ecology And Economy; Proposes India For COP33

Addressing the opening session of the world leaders at the COP28 Summit in Dubai, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Friday, said that India is one of the few economies in the world that is on the way to accomplishing the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). India has set targets to bring emission intensity down by 45 […]

By Smitha Verma

01 Dec, 2023

ARTICLE

Climate Change COP28 Premium Stories

UN Climate Change Conference Calls for Accelerated Global Climate Action

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai released the Yearbook of Global Climate Action 2023, emphasising the need to ramp up the pace of climate action. The yearbook highlights that while businesses, investors, cities, states, and regions are intensifying their commitments to climate action, these efforts still fall short of the required pace and […]

By LMB Staff

30 Nov, 2023

ARTICLE

Climate Change COP28 Highlights

COP28 And Why The Global South Matters

Anyone and everyone who has a penny invested in climate change is looking forward to the much-awaited Conference of Parties (COP), which will take place in the Expo City, Dubai, from November 30 to December 12. Everyone is invested in climate change as it affects each one of us– from policymakers to governments, communities to […]

By Bhadra Mahapatra

24 Nov, 2023

ARTICLE

Climate Change COP28 Health

Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children

Ahead of the COP28, which will be held later this month, the UN has released a report ‘Protecting maternal, newborn and child health from the impacts of climate change’, where they have highlighted the extreme health risks pregnant women, babies and children are facing due to climate disasters, and the urgent attention this situation requires […]

By LMB Staff

22 Nov, 2023

ARTICLE

Climate Change COP27 Heat

World Needs To Act Fast To Control Rise In Global Temperature: UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report highlighting the urgency for world leaders to develop plans and policies. World Needs To Act Fast To Control Rise In Global Temperature: UNEP The Emissions Gap report 2023 sheds light on the rapid global temperature rise, which is no longer limited to 1.5°C or 2°C; […]

By Bhadra Mahapatra

21 Nov, 2023

Climate Change Stories

UN Climate Awards Recognise Young Leaders' Impact on Climate Solutions

By LMB Staff

04 Dec, 2023

Historic Health Declaration Signed at COP28

By LMB Staff

03 Dec, 2023

King Charles Calls For “Genuine Transformational Action” At COP28

By LMB Staff

01 Dec, 2023

UN Climate Change Conference Calls for Accelerated Global Climate Action

By LMB Staff

30 Nov, 2023

COP28 And Why The Global South Matters

By Bhadra Mahapatra

24 Nov, 2023

Climate change is an urgent threat to pregnant women and children

By LMB Staff

22 Nov, 2023

World Needs To Act Fast To Control Rise In Global Temperature: UNEP

By Bhadra Mahapatra

21 Nov, 2023

Global Temperature Rise Poses Threat to Sea Level, Says Study

By LMB Staff

20 Nov, 2023

Lancet Report Highlights The Impact of Climate Crisis On Global Health

By LMB Staff

16 Nov, 2023

Clean Energy Stories

Biofuels Explainer

By Danish Alam

19 Sep, 2023

Green Signal To Green Development Pact At G20 Summit

By LMB Staff

12 Sep, 2023

Goa Government And Stakeholders Pledge For EV Adoption At #EVOKPlease

By LMB Staff

23 Aug, 2023

Delhi's EV policy spurs growth, reaches 86% target completion

By LMB Staff

25 May, 2023

Explained: All about electric grid, mini-grids, and EVs

By Danish Alam

10 May, 2023

India may consider ban on diesel four-wheelers to tackle air pollution

By LMB Staff

08 May, 2023

Solar energy to light up houses in America

By Bhadra Mahapatra

03 May, 2023

G7 and the road to carbon-free power by 2035

By Danish Alam

17 Apr, 2023

Fight against climate change gains ground as fossil fuel emissions from electricity set to fall

By Bhadra Mahapatra

14 Apr, 2023

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Live Panel

Collaborative Solutions for Clean Air

Air pollution is a pressing global issue that affects the health, environment, and overall quality of life. It requires collective efforts and collaborative actions to mitigate its impact and pave the way for a healthier and sustainable future. The roundtable discussion around the theme for 2023, ‘Together for Clean Air’, seeks to bring together industry, […]

Live Panel

State Level Dialogue On EV Policy Adoption, Challenges And Opportunities

Goa has announced that all new tourist vehicles, rental cars and rental motorbikes in the state will be electric from January 2024. This throws up both challenges and opportunities for Goa. In this stakeholder engagement meet held in Goa, government and private representatives discuss how EVs and EV adoption policy will shape up in the […]

Live Panel

Scaling up innovation and investment in sustainable fashion

The fashion industry is responsible for over 8% to 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions. It produces 150 billion garments a year and 87% end up in a landfill where they smoulder and pollute the air or in an incinerator. Only 1% of all discarded clothing is actually recycled. The way for a greener planet […]

Live Panel

International Day of Forests: Building Livelihoods and Protecting Biodiversity

According to the UN, forests are home to about 80% of terrestrial biodiversity across the world, with more than 60,000 tree species. Approximately 1.6 billion people depend directly on forests for food, shelter, energy, medicine, and income. Forests play a critical role in climate change as deforestation results in 12-18 percent of the world’s carbon […]

Live Panel

Citizen stakeholder engagement session highlight solutions for a sustainable Mumbai

In November 2022, a group of citizens from Mumbai including students, academia, and professionals got together for ‘City Sessions: The Future’ to brainstorm about the climate issues of the city. Organised by LetMeBreathe and Climate Trends, the 25-odd participants divided into five groups with an assigned mentor each, looked at the possible solutions that can […]

Live Panel

Power of Storytelling in Climate Action

The power of creativity and storytelling could change the course of the climate crisis. We have the facts, we have policy solutions, and we have research and science experts. What we don’t have is popular stories, for a livable future, stories that motivate people to find and act on solutions. And that’s why we need […]

Live Panel

Citizen stakeholder engagement session highlight solutions for a sustainable Chennai

In October 2022, a group of citizens from Chennai including students, academia, and professionals got together for ‘City Sessions: The Future’ to brainstorm about the climate issues of the city. Organised by LetMeBreathe and Climate Trends, the 50-odd participants divided into five groups with an assigned mentor each, looked at the possible solutions that can […]

Live Panel

Power-packed voices shine at a panel on climate storytelling at COP27

When Kato Ewekia Taomia first walked out of the airport to attend COP26 in Glasgow, he was dressed in shorts and flip-flops. The timid fellow, whose looks may say otherwise, wasn’t even aware of the cold weather of the country, let alone how the annual climate conference is going to change his life. A year […]

Live Panel

Roadmap to Chennai 2050

Welcome to CitySessions: The Future where experts, entrepreneurs, researchers and designers come together to envision a sustainable future. In this edition, we are at Chennai where a bunch of climate enthusiasts get together to find solutions to Chennai’s mounting environmental issues— water crisis, river encroachment and urban flooding, heatwaves and wet bulb temperature, rising energy […]

Power-packed voices at climate storytelling

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